Sermons on Pathways:

Pure Hearts Pay Off

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021

it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contrasting Christmases

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 20, 2022

This message reveals a contrast seen within the Christmas story, a contrast between those who are ready and willing to receive the good news, like the shepherds and the Magi, or Wise Men, and those who are not, like King Herod and the religious leaders of that day. Come and See.

Contrasting Christmases Psalm 1; Luke 2; Matthew 2 Someone has said that life is full of contrasts, and as far as I can determine, they are right. But most of these contrasts are self-determined. Psalm chapter one deals with the main contrast, the one that determines all the rest. It involves the ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Commit To Loving Life And Seeing Good Days! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 30, 2023

Whatever our situation, these reflections will help each of us discover how to love life more fully and see more good days every day of the year!

Sermon: Commit to Loving Life and Seeing Good Days! Psalm 34:11-15, “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-15, 1 Peter 3:8-12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Proverbs 12:28, Proverbs 18:21, Romans 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 17, 2024

Two key principles for walking in the Spirit are discussed. One concerns goals and disciplining the thought life. The other concerns identifying with the death and resurrection of Christ.

Intro How do we walk in the Spirit? That is the question we will explore in this message. To walk in the Spirit requires intentional decisions on a daily basis. In our previous message, we examined the latter part of Galatians 5. There Paul gave instruction on the difference between walking in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13, Revelation 3:6, Galatians 5:25, Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:1-13, Hebrews 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Issues Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We must be sure that we are in God’s will and not our own.

Dealing with Issues Part 1 Text: Acts 15:1-12 Introduction 1. Over the past 27 years of ministry, I’ve learned a lot of lessons, and some of them were hard lessons. One of the most important lessons has to do with problems within the church. I’ve tried the just ignore it and it will go away and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023

God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Simeon Sees Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 27, 2021

This Christmas, don’t just see a cute little baby in a cute little manger. Look to Jesus and see a sacrifice, a savior, and a stone to stand on.

Simeon Sees (Luke 2:22-35) Christmas is a time of surprises. There was a lady who was preparing her Christmas cookies. There was a knock at the door. She went to find a man, his clothes poor, obviously looking for some Christmas odd jobs. He asked her if there was anything he could do. She said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What God Expects, Not What He Inspects - Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 24, 2023

We often do what we think God will INSPECT, not what he EXPECTS us to do.

Do you love your neighbor? Love - that's a big word. Love is the fulfillment of all of God's laws. It's greater than any spiritual gift you could have. It's the reason God put us here on earth. It's even what Jesus said would confirm that we are his disciples. LOVE. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: Be Encouraged, Transformation Is Coming

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 6, 2026

The prophecy serves as a message of hope and restoration for a battered people, contrasting the devastation with promises of divine relief, homecoming, and an eventual, glorious future.

Sermon: Be Encouraged, Transformation Is Coming Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10 (21st Century King James Version) ”The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Journey To Clear Vision

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 11, 2024

We find a man who went from being blind, to seeing but not seeing clearly, and finally to seeing everything clearly. His was a journey to clear vision.

Sermon: A Journey to Clear Vision Scripture Lesson Mark 8:22–25 “When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. Jesus took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then, spitting on the man’s eyes, he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:8, Mark 8:22-24, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Methodist

Impact Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities for generosity, and highlighting seven ways to bless others.

We are in the final week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life

The Beautiful Letdown

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004

In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Of Kings Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will see that Jesus is a different kind of king. (I Am Jesus part 5)

King Of kings I Am Jesus – part 5 I want to start off this morning with a few snapshots from Scripture (in your mind try to see the people, the places, the sights, the sounds…) 1Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Message Of Daniel, 3. Persia, Alexander, And The Successors Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 3, 2015

Here begins the predictions of the man of God via the Spirit of God, every one of which has, or will, come to pass. The Persian and Greek Empires are here seen, along with that which flowed from Greece's demise, which the Holy Spirit wants us to see!

2: Persia, Alexander and the Successors 11:2b– 11:4 11:2b “Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia” In fact seven kings will rule in Persia, but the angel is asking Daniel to focus on the next three kings so as to pay special attention to the fourth. In 530 [all dates ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God